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Arranged

Directed by Diane Crespo, Stefan Schaefer
Film Movement
2007
89 Minutes
USA
English
Comedy, Jewish, Romance, Drama
Immigration, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Religion/Spirituality, Women Directors, Gender Studies, Education, Race and Racism
Not Rated
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Rochel is an Orthodox Jew, and Nasira a Muslim of Syrian origin. They are both beautiful young teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. They also have something else in common - they are going through the process of getting "arranged marriages" through their respective religious and traditional customs. With both family pressure on the one hand, and the rejection of traditional values by the outside world on the other, Rochel and Nasira will have to rely on each other and their friendship to pull through this difficult time of their lives, striving to be strong women in charge of their own happiness, while keeping their deep religious and cultural convictions.

Cast

  • Zoe Lister-Jones
  • Francis Benhamou
  • John Rothman
  • Laith Nakli
DVD Features

Bonus short: The Raft, directed by Jan Thüring

Discs: 1

  • Highest Rating
    "The simple sweetness of this heartfelt effort arrives as both endearing and culturally provocative."
    Toddy Burton, The Austin Chronicle
  • Highest Rating
    "A gem of a film, beautifully shot and perfectly cast!"
    Mary Glucksman, Filmmaker Magazine
  • Highest Rating
    "ARRANGED is a must-see in this globalized world!"
    Alex Navissi, The Daily Texan

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Awards & Recognition

Winner
Best Feature Film
Brooklyn Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
SXSW Film Festival
Winner
Audience Award
Washington Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Miami Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Berkshire Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
San Diego Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Fort Lauderdale Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Maine Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Grand Rapids Jewish Film Festival

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